MVC Cheer Squad Wins Winter Classic Saturday

Marshall, Mo. (January 25, 2014)- The Missouri Valley College spirit squad hosted the MVC Winter Classic at Morrison Gymnasium Saturday. The Vikings went up against four NAIA programs in a cheer competition, and came away with the team championship.

The Vikings finished with a combined score from the three judges of 264 points. The highest score for MVC from any of the judges was a 90.1. The Vikings defeated second place Graceland University which scored 250.05 points. Placing third was Lindenwood University-Belleville which scored 226.30 and taking fourth was Culver-Stockton College which had a 214.95 team score.

“I was really proud of our performance today,” said Head Cheer Coach Kristin Lyming. “With only knowing the routine for two weeks, the team pulled together and showed what it means to be a part of our Vikings family.”

The Vikings will host the Cupid Classic at the Burns Athletic Complex on Feb. 8.

About Missouri Valley College

Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. MVC offers over 40 academic programs, study abroad program, honors program, extracurricular activities, and 13 sports. The most popular majors include education and business, and some new majors are ag-business, nursing, graphic design, and health information systems (associate degree). Above all, Valley is committed to student success. For more information, call (660) 831-4000 or visit www.moval.edu.